Tìm kiếm
to knock back
01
uống nhanh, tu ừng ực
to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner
Example
He often knocks back a few glasses of beer after work to unwind.
They 've been knocking back shots of tequila all night, celebrating their friend's birthday.
I knocked back a shot of espresso to wake myself up before the meeting.
02
ngốn của ai một số tiền lớn, tốn của ai một khoản tiền đáng kể
to cost someone a significant amount of money
Example
The new car knocked them back several thousand dollars.
The unexpected medical expenses are really knocking them back financially.
The renovation project has knocked us back quite a bit, but we're happy with the results.
03
cản trở, đánh bật
to prevent someone from succeeding or making further advancements
Example
The rejection of their grant application really knocked them back.
The ongoing economic crisis is knocking many businesses back, hindering their growth and development.
The constant criticism has knocked her confidence back, making her doubt her abilities.
04
làm cho ai đó sốc, gây bất ngờ cho ai đó
to shock someone with unexpected information or events
Example
The news of his sudden illness really knocks everyone back.
The unexpected cancellation of the event is really knocking people back.
The car accident knocked her back to reality, making her realize the fragility of life.
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